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Stafford, Stoke and Tamworth

There is a 70 per cent chance of rain in Stafford this afternoon with a maximum temperature of 12C (53.6F). Stoke-on-Trent and Tamworth have an 80 per cent chance of showers through the afternoon, according to the forecaster.

Despite the doom and gloom some “decent sunny spells” will poke through the clouds in Staffordshire today, according to the Met Office.

Wet weather set to continue

A dry, bright and chilly start is predicted for Saturday with a wet afternoon.

The damp weather will continue into Sunday before clearing at the start of next week.

The second named storm of the season is bringing strong winds and squally rain to central and southern Britain. It brings the possibility of damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs or through falling trees and branches, as well as a danger to life

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Met Office forecaster Clare Nasir said: “We see a cluster of showers moving in across Northern Ireland, south-west Scotland and northern England, in the Midlands as well as parts of northern Wales.

A chilly old night

“Here the winds will turn quite squally for a time, particularly associated with the heavy showers, and with those showers it could turn thundery with a chance of hail.

“Further south a windy afternoon to come but you should see some sunshine wherever you are.

“Temperatures will struggle through the afternoon – 11 to 16 degrees celsius.

“Showers will continue through Friday evening and overnight we will see some starry skies, particularly in the east and the south.

“There’s a chilly old night to come.”

Highways England’s Head of Road Safety, Richard Leonard, said: “We’re encouraging drivers to check the latest weather and travel conditions before setting off on journeys. If you do intend to travel, then plan your journey and take extra care, allowing more time for your journey.

“In high winds, there’s a particular risk to lorries, caravans and motorbikes so we’d advise drivers of these vehicles to slow down. Drivers of other vehicles should be aware of sudden gusts of wind which can affect handling and braking, and give high-sided vehicles, caravans, and motorbikes plenty of space.”